Stylecraft Supports Marathon Guinness World Record Attempt
You might think running the London Marathon would be challenge enough. But this April,...
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Stylecraft Supports Marathon Guinness World Record Attempt
You might think running the London Marathon would be challenge enough. But this April,...
Great Pottery Throw Down Series 9 - Casting Now!
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The Wallace & Gromit Collection from Bothy Threads
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Autumn Fair: How can Independent Retailers survive 2026?
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In this edition, we take a look at some purrfect crafts in our cat-themed product feature. Our feline friends continue to be one of the most popular design inspirations in the craft world – alongside their equally beloved canine counterparts.
Next, we present our summer product showcase: a selection of cheerful crafts sure to tempt shoppers into your store during the sunny months ahead.
Father’s Day is also just around the corner, and we’ve gathered some delightful gift ideas for the father figure in your life – from stylish pens to sock-making kits and more.
Finally, it’s that time of year when stationery fans from far and wide head to the Business Design Centre for the London Stationery Show. We’ve reached out to some of this year’s exhibitors to fi nd out what they’ll be bringing to the show, so be sure to take note of their stand numbers.
It’s always such a positive and inspiring event, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
Staedtler is bringing the much-loved preschool character PEPPA PIG into its Noris® junior range. The new collection is designed for children aged two and above and offers creative materials that are safe, easy to handle and perfectly suited for small hands. This turns early scribbling, colouring and experimenting into a playful experience that excites children while giving parents peace of mind. The new Peppa Pig products build on this idea by combining familiar favourite characters with high-quality pencils, colours and tools. The assortment includes 3-in-1 colouring pencils, wax crayons, fibre-tip pens, finger paints, sidewalk chalks and safety scissors, all designed in the charming world of Peppa Pig. The products will be available from the second quarter of 2026 in several European markets. With this collection Staedtler combines playful creativity with the appeal of one of the world's most successful preschool brands. For further ino, email: sales@uk.staedtler.com or visit: www.staedtler.com
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This Q&A with Amelia Gallichan, Sales and Marketing Assistant at Exacompta Clairefontaine, explores the company's transformation from Tollit & Harvey to Exaclair Ltd, and what that shift has meant for growth, design and the wider stationery sector. Exacompta Clairefontaine is a French company with a long and respected history in the stationery and creative industries, dating back to 1858. Over the years, the group has expanded internationally, with subsidiaries and operations across the globe, including in Japan, the US, and Europe.
SoloCrafts is based in Manchester, where it moved when the current owners took charge in 2014. Since then, it has been operating as a distributor of cross stitch and other needlecrafts for some of the world's biggest brands. Solocrafts is currently working with 15 brands covering cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery and most recently, knitting yarns. Emma Smith Managing Director of SoloCrafts talks to Craft Focus about working with some of the 15 biggest names in needlework...
